Senior Systems Safety Engineer

  • Bridgeton
  • Permanent
  • Fri Jul 25 15:45:55 2025
  • BBBH85160

Job Title: Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Job Location: Bridgeton MO 63044

Onsite Requirements:

  • 5 years system engineering experience
  • MIL-STD 882
  • Active clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance

Job Description:

  • Our client is seeking an experienced Senior System Safety Engineer.
  • This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility but has the option to be a hybrid schedule or a remote worker.
  • The ideal candidate will have expertise in developing a MIL STD 882-based system safety program and associated processes.
  • This expertise includes developing and executing a risk management strategy based on the identification and analysis of hazards and application of remedial controls using a systems-based approach.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop division-level MIL STD 882E system safety program in conjunction with integrating OSHA facility compliance program.
  • Develop and implement system safety programs on complex system development contracts.
  • Tasks include preparation and maintenance of a Hazard Tracking System, System Safety Management Plan, and System Safety Program Plan, and support of the System Safety Working Group charter
  • Participate as needed in engineering meetings and program reviews, including Integrated Product Teams, Working Groups, Configuration Control Boards, and/or Milestone Reviews.
  • Tasks can include safety approval or endorsement of Engineering Change Proposals, Change Notices, Mishap Reports, and/or Requests for Deviation/Waiver.
  • Assess system risks to personnel, equipment, and/or environment.
  • Tasks include Preliminary Hazard List, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, System Requirements Hazard Analysis, Subsystem Hazard Analysis, System Hazard Analysis, Health Hazard Analysis, Functional Hazard Analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis.
  • Be able to work independently, regularly reporting progress and status.
  • Responsible for completion of activities on time and budget.
  • Responsible for working effectively and professionally with a team of diverse engineers and program management.
  • Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization
  • Travel up to 25%

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of system safety engineering experience.
  • Understand and have a working familiarization with MIL STD 1472G.
  • System-specific knowledge in one or more of these areas: defense systems, explosives safety, electromagnetic radiation, laser safety, and/or software safety.
  • Strong analytical and organizational traits to develop system safety skillset and effectively support the customer.
  • Proficient in technical writing to assist with the preparation of reports of complex systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.
  • Familiarization with US Department of Defense development and lifecycle support programs
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

  • **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
  • This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
  • This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role**